HSN Codes · Chapter 98: Project Imports and Special Provisions

HSN Code 9801

All items of machinery including prime movers, instruments, apparatus and appliances, control gear and transmission equipment, auxiliary equipment (including those required for research and development purposes, testing and quality control), as well as all components (whether finished or not) or raw materials for the manufacture of the aforesaid items and their components, required for the initial setting up of a unit, or the substantial expansion of an existing unit, of a specified : (1) indust

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 9801

The first two digits (98) place this code in chapter 98 — Project Imports and Special Provisions. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

India-specific tariff provisions: project imports, laboratory chemicals, passenger baggage, and similar special classifications.

More specific codes under 9801

  • 980100 — All items of machinery including prime movers, instruments, apparatus and appliances, control gear and transmission equipment, auxiliary equipment (including those required for research and development purposes, testing and quality control), as well as all components (whether finished or not) or raw materials for the manufacture of the aforesaid items and their components, required for the initial setting up of a unit, or the substantial expansion of an existing unit, of a specified : (1) indust
  • 98010011 — All items of machinery including prime movers, instruments, apparatus and appliances, control gear and transmission equipment, auxiliary equipment (including those required for research and development purposes, testing and quality control), as well as all components (whether finished or not) or raw materials for the manufacture of the aforesaid items and their components, required for the initial setting up of a unit, or the substantial expansion of an existing unit, of a specified : (1) indust
  • 98010012 — All items of machinery including prime movers, instruments, apparatus and appliances, control gear and transmission equipment, auxiliary equipment (including those required for research and development purposes, testing and quality control), as well as all components (whether finished or not) or raw materials for the manufacture of the aforesaid items and their components, required for the initial setting up of a unit, or the substantial expansion of an existing unit, of a specified : (1) indust
  • 98010013 — For power project, other than solar power plant or solar power project
  • 98010014 — All items of machinery including prime movers, instruments, apparatus and appliances, control gear and transmission equipment, auxiliary equipment (including those required for research and development purposes, testing and quality control), as well as all components (whether finished or not) or raw materials for the manufacture of the aforesaid items and their components, required for the initial setting up of a unit, or the substantial expansion of an existing unit, of a specified : (1) indust
  • 98010015 — Project for exploration of oil or other minerals
  • 98010019 — For other projects, other than solar power plant or solar power project
  • 98010020 — Components (whether or not finished or not) or raw materials for the manufacture of aforesaid items required for the initial setting up of a unit or the substantial expansion of a unit
  • 98010030 — Spare parts and other raw materials (including semi-finished materials or consumable stores for the maintenance of plant or project

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 9801 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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